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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.38, 902.40 and 254.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.38, 902.40 and 254.91 is: 382.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.38 : 902.40 = 254.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.38/902.40 = 254.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.38x = 902.40 × 254.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.38x = 230,030.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,030.78/601.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.50

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